Over 50 recipes to master the art of asynchronous server-side
JavaScript using Node.js, with coverage of Express 4 and
Socket.IO frameworks and the new Streams API with this book and
ebook

Overview
Work with JSON, XML, web sockets to make the most of
asynchronous programming * Extensive code samples covering
Express 4 and Socket.IO * Learn how to process data with streams
and create specialized streams * Packed with practical recipes
taking you from the basics to extending Node with your own
modules
In Detail

Node Cookbook Second Edition shows you how to transfer your
JavaScript skills to server-side programming. It will talk you
through the various server-side scenarios, often saving you time
and effort by demonstrating best practices and showing you how to
avoid security faux pas.

Beginning with making your own web server, the recipes are
designed to allow smooth progression through Node in order to
help you design full web applications, command-line applications,
and Node modules.

There's also extensive coverage on using popular frameworks such
as Express 4 and Socket.IO, writing your own Node modules and
different ways to take your apps live.

What you will learn from this book
Create different kinds of servers * Manipulate all kinds of
data * Interface with various databases * Use streams for
efficient, powerful data shuffling * Create real-time apps
Create command-line apps * Write and publish your own modules
Work with the Express framework * Get to grips with the module
ecosystem * Explore with external remote APIs * Learn various
security, encryption, and authentication techniques
Approach

In Node Cookbook Second Edition, each chapter focuses on a
different aspect of working with Node. Following a Cookbook
structure, the recipes are written in an easy-to-understand
language. Readers will find it easier to grasp even the complex
recipes which are backed by lots of illustrations, tips, and
hints.

Who this book is written for

If you have some knowledge of JavaScript and want to build fast,
efficient, scalable client-server solutions, then Node Cookbook
Second Edition is for you. Knowledge of Node will be an advantage
but is not required. Experienced users of Node will be able to
improve their skills.